Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander with Removable Secret Compartments, by Asprey
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Manufactured and retailed by Asprey during the early 1860's, this large antique jewellery box is veneered and cross-banded in Calamander with brass edging and brass recessed side handles.
The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with purple velvet, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray. Beneath the tray is a large velvet-lined area that accompanies a full width rear partitioned section.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which, is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, two concealed spring-loaded boxes can be deployed from the left and right side of the drawer housing by pressing two cleverly hidden buttons by the floor of the main compartment above. These boxes, made from Mahogany, have sliding tops that reveal velvet-lined compartments within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with original Bramah keys. ... Read More
The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with purple velvet, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray. Beneath the tray is a large velvet-lined area that accompanies a full width rear partitioned section.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which, is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, two concealed spring-loaded boxes can be deployed from the left and right side of the drawer housing by pressing two cleverly hidden buttons by the floor of the main compartment above. These boxes, made from Mahogany, have sliding tops that reveal velvet-lined compartments within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with original Bramah keys. ... Read More
- Width: 35.7 cm / 14 inches
- Depth: 26.7 cm / 10.5 inches
- Height: 19.9 cm / 8 inches
